Kingston University

Illustration Animation BA (Hons)

Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art, Knights Park

Course overview

Combine illustration with animation to find your unique vision Built around drawing, the course is carefully structured to develop your individual voice. We encourage learning through making, so you will have access to all our workshops to test and prototype. This means you can use any process, from etching, ceramics and arc welding to laser cutting, 3D printing and large-scale textile printing.

This course produces top graduates who go on to work at the best creative agencies and companies globally, such as Cartoon Network, Nexus, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Blink, Moth Studio and Google. Graphic design and illustration at Kingston School of Art Graphic design continually evolves with consumer needs and technology. Hear how our students are telling their story through graphic design at Kingston School or Art.

Key highlights

  • Combines illustration and animation, built around drawing
  • Structured to develop each student's individual creative voice
  • Learning through making with access to all workshops
  • Processes include etching, ceramics, arc welding and laser cutting
  • 3D printing and large-scale textile printing available for prototyping
  • Graduates work at Cartoon Network, Netflix, Nickelodeon and Google

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 120-136 The typical offer for this course is 120-136 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBB or A*CC
  • A-level: BBB/A*CC — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 120-136 The typical offer for this course is 120-136 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBB or A*CC
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit
  • Other qualification — Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction
  • Access to HE Diploma: 120 — 120 UCAS points, normally with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Illustration Animation BA (Hons): Open Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length.
  • International Baccalaureate: 27-29 — IB Diploma: 27-29 points. The preferred route is to first take a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or a recognised equivalent course. Please refer to the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice course page for further details how to apply and application deadlines. Additional requir…

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Animator
  • Illustrator
  • Animation director
  • Storyboard artist
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Character designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,400 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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